
The Revisionist History Podcast
Setting the historical record straight, no matter who it offends, and making history fun (and sometimes funny) in the process.
Latest episodes

Sep 15, 2023 • 6min
Myths About the Death of Pope John Paul I
In today's episode, we debunk a conspiracy theory that has raged for 45 years: that Pope John Paul I was murdered.

Sep 14, 2023 • 6min
Throwback Thursday: When Jesus Made the Cover of Time Magazine
In today's Throwback Thursday episode, I review a book about a pivotal yet nearly forgotten period in American history.

Sep 14, 2023 • 2min
A Note About Today's Episode
Just a brief note before today's full episode asking you to listen to the next episode on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/24OIdPLNou7U8Cq1uDGP7t?si=r6usx4_TR9i45Jv5rpsAWA

Sep 13, 2023 • 12min
The Literary Ambulance Drivers of World War I
History can be revised not only by what is changed but sometimes simply by what is forgotten. Today's episode addresses that by introducing you to the literary ambulance drivers of World War I. If you've never heard about these courageous volunteers who became the best-known authors of the 20th century, some of the names may surprise you.

Sep 12, 2023 • 10min
Tuesday Book Review: No One Here Gets Out Alive
Today's episode is a little different in that I am not only reviewing a book, but one in which I believe the myths it contains are actually a good thing. Let's look at "No One Here Gets Out Alive," the biography of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and an interesting chronicle of the 1960s.

Sep 11, 2023 • 11min
Meet Rick Rescorla, a True Hero of 9/11
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In this episode, which I do every year around this time, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.

Sep 10, 2023 • 7min
Sundays with the Saints: St. Teresa of Avila
In today's episode of Sundays with the Saints, we look at one of the most beloved saints in the world. Let's meet St. Teresa of Avila.

Sep 9, 2023 • 10min
Learning History from an Unlikely Source
In today's episode, we look at what you might not immediately consider a source for great content about history: YouTube. There are some channels that aren't just informative but also a lot of fun.

Sep 8, 2023 • 10min
An Episode for the One-Year Anniversary of the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
In today's episode, which comes on the one-year anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at a reflection I did shortly after that sad day.

Sep 7, 2023 • 10min
Throwback Thursday: My Five Favorite Films About Kings and Queens
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II one year ago tomorrow, many of us binge-watched films about kings and queens. In this Throwback Thursday episode, I give you five of my favorites.
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